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That would be the Raiders style to throw 100MM at Jordan Rodgers. Aaron already signed his 100MM contract a few months ago. I think the most likely QB Free agents are Josh Freeman and or Jay Cutler.
Yeah, anyone can dream. The idea of Watson starting at LT against the Seahawks, despite never having played there in his life does not bode well. He's about as polished as Terrelle Pryor year one. I'm hoping he gets eased into a starting role somewhere 1/3 of the season along, just so we don't go ruining his confidence. He's going to be a player one day, (I hope). Or dream. People are going to rush to judgment on Melenik Watson and it's not fair to him to be thrown in the deep end with no safety net.
Big time QBs do not come on the open market. They are either signed long term by their team or the franchise tag would be used on that player.
I agree with your point about Watson, but I do not think the Raiders have a solution on their roster at the moment. Watching Barron this past week was brutal. I even saw him holding a defender in the open field on a couple of run blocking plays (unbelievably missed by refs).Raiderfan32904 said:
Agreed. By and large elite QBs are acquired through the draft. Bress and Warner are the only two examples that come to mind outside this trend, and Warner tenure was very short term. I have my doubts that Pryor can make us a playoff contender, but there is no question he gives us the best chance to be competitive this year.ICON211 said:
You don't just need a QB, you need a QB with an OC/HC that knows how to use him. So Warner with Vermeil/Martz, Brees with Payton.
Just interested in/talking football here, certainly not a certified Raiders follower.
Dennis Allen is a former defensive coordinator. Why would he be seen as a QB guru, or even held to that label?Just interested in/talking football here, certainly not a certified Raiders follower.
But: Dennis Allen as QB guru? That's what I was thinking - doubtful.
Now, between Saunders and DeFilippo, I guess I know more about Saunders. And there's also Sparano and the wildcat history.
Take Pryor. McCoy and Fox were able to turn Tebow into a 7-2 playoff winner by retooling everything, right? So it could be done. Denver had better personnel I'd say but it would be fun to watch. But it would take commitment, guts, creativity, discipline, leadership and overall really great coaching.
That's a pretty tall order, you have to admit. This is a transitional year, and the most any Raider fan can hope for is to find and galvanize the young core heading into 2014. I wouldn't go far as to say its a lost year only because I think there's a lot of value that can be had in the in-season develpment of the 2013 team.
After a disastrous experiment going to the zone system, they are back to the system McFadden excelled in.
Ok, that was my point. My larger post was cut out.Dennis Allen is a former defensive coordinator. Why would he be seen as a QB guru, or even held to that label?Just interested in/talking football here, certainly not a certified Raiders follower.
But: Dennis Allen as QB guru? That's what I was thinking - doubtful.
Now, between Saunders and DeFilippo, I guess I know more about Saunders. And there's also Sparano and the wildcat history.
Take Pryor. McCoy and Fox were able to turn Tebow into a 7-2 playoff winner by retooling everything, right? So it could be done. Denver had better personnel I'd say but it would be fun to watch. But it would take commitment, guts, creativity, discipline, leadership and overall really great coaching.
Oh, both my sons are fully baptized into the Nation, but to your point it's hard to hold that line when we haven't been relevant since Barrett Robbins flaked out.
Good call outs. Honestly, if Pryor looks good, this could be the brightest spot the team has had since, well, Robbins schizzing out. Pryor has worked his ### off this off season, and the brass has never really given him a chance. If he can put some of that talent to use in any consistent way and be a solid starter, we're on to something, and somewhere up above, Big Al will be smiling (Pryor being his last draft pick and all...).
I would wait and see how he starts the season before thinking of trading him. His first two games look pretty soft, so he might produce. Try to watch the games and see if he gets his points solidly or ugly. If it looks solid, congrats on a good pick. If it looks ugly, try to move him.
you don't like DA/Ollie/Flip to coach up TP2? 
